- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Prairieville, LA
Bluff Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bluff Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 220009002488
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluff Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Prairieville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Louisiana
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluff Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Louisiana schools. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Prairieville, LA.
School address
District: Ascension Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220009002488 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Bluff Middle School held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 220009002488 · Prairieville, LA Middle · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 18.9:1 · 27.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Dutchtown High School (2,029 students)
Bluff Middle School held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Bluff Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dutchtown High
Dutchtown High School
2,029 students
- East Ascension
East Ascension High School
1,894 students
- St. Amant High
St. Amant High School
1,847 students
- Lake Elementar
Lake Elementary School
1,096 students
- Prairieville P
Prairieville Primary School
865 students
- This school 662
Bluff Middle School
662 students
What this shows Bluff Middle School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluff Middle School compares
Bluff Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 56% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,108
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,812
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.7%
African American 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Bluff Middle School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ascension Parish reports $14,108 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluff Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutchtown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Ascension High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Amant High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairieville Primary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluff Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,096
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools in Prairieville
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluff Middle School
How many students attend Bluff Middle School?
Bluff Middle School has 662 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Prairieville, LA. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluff Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluff Middle School?
27.3% of students at Bluff Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluff Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bluff Middle School is White at 55.7% of enrollment, in Prairieville, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluff Middle School?
Bluff Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluff Middle School rank among middle schools in Prairieville?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluff Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Prairieville, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Prairieville on the city page.
What other schools are in Ascension Parish?
Besides Bluff Middle School, Ascension Parish also operates Dutchtown High School (2,029 students), East Ascension High School (1,894 students), and St. Amant High School (1,847 students). See the Ascension Parish district page for the complete list.